K&N Announces Addition of Brad Otoupalik as Senior Director International Sales

Brad Otoupalik brings his knowledge of international business as well as a passion for the automotive aftermarket and motorsports to the K&N team

Brad Otoupalik has joined the K&N family and taken on the role of Senior Director International Sales. Brad has years of experience in this field of business as he was previously the Director of International Business Development for Magnaflow Exhaust Products and Vice President of Sales for Performance and Motorsports at Cosworth Engineering. Brad is able to contribute extensive knowledge of developing and building new revenue streams and partnerships within the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East. Jon Holder, who was recently appointed as the Chief Sales Officer for K&N, said “I am pleased to announce that Brad Otoupalik is joining K&N as Senior Director International Sales reporting to me and responsible for markets outside North America, and Europe.”

Brad’s remarkable resume is further complemented by his impressive educational background. Brad attended the University of California, Los Angeles where he received his undergraduate degree and ventured just twelve miles away to attend the University of Southern California earning his JD/MBA. When asked about his experience attending intensely rival universities, Brad admitted “I’m a (UCLA) Bruin. Graduate school at USC was all business for me.”

Brad Otoupalik has been in the Automotive Aftermarket Industry since 1998 when he started his own business. He also began road racing BMW cars in 2000 and considers himself an avid motorsports enthusiast. “Don’t let the slacks fool you; I’m a car guy at heart” said Otoupalik. On a personal note, Brad is married to his wife of 16 years and the couple has a 9-year-old son together.

K&N Engineering is the world's leading manufacturer of washable performance air filters and air intake systems. The K&N World headquarters, main manufacturing facilities and primary distribution center is based in Riverside, California. K&N is a world class filtration company selling air filters, oil filters, and air intake systems in over 30 countries with more than 5,000 products designed for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and industrial applications. From the K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty to the K&N Consumer Protection Pledge, K&N stands behind its products and its consumers. The distinctive K&N logo has represented performance for more than 45 years.